Andy Marshall
チェシャーにある中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、金属の暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール、ベージュの床) の写真

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

Кухня-гостиная с раздвижной перегородкой
モスクワにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (グレーの壁、ラミネートの床、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、シアーカーテン) の写真

ハンブルクにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、茶色い床) の写真

Unique Home Stays
他の地域にある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなリビング (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、薪ストーブ、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床、金属の暖炉まわり) の写真

他の地域にある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな独立型リビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床) の写真

Cabinets by Spaced In, Interior Design by Emma Victoria Interior Design
ロンドンにある小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、金属の暖炉まわり、茶色い床) の写真

TAA designed a replacement fireplace where one had been removed in the past. To help fill out the room, TAA also assisted the client evaluate and select furniture. Lynda Jeub - Photography Co. Stock Construction - Contractor

Victorian refurbished lounge with feature bespoke joinery and window dressings. Imago: www.imagoportraits.co.uk
ロンドンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれな独立型リビング (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、薪ストーブ、タイルの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

© Martin Bennett
ウィルトシャーにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな独立型リビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、金属の暖炉まわり、グレーの床) の写真

サンフランシスコにある高級な広いカントリー風のおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

エクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (青い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、ベージュの床) の写真

ロンドンにある中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (カーペット敷き、石材の暖炉まわり、グレーの床、青い壁、標準型暖炉、青いカーテン) の写真

The original ceiling, comprised of exposed wood deck and beams, was revealed after being concealed by a flat ceiling for many years. The beams and decking were bead blasted and refinished (the original finish being damaged by multiple layers of paint); the intact ceiling of another nearby Evans' home was used to confirm the stain color and technique. Architect: Gene Kniaz, Spiral Architects General Contractor: Linthicum Custom Builders Photo: Maureen Ryan Photography

ロンドンにある低価格の小さな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (白い壁、コンクリートの床、据え置き型テレビ、グレーの床) の写真

Formal Living Room...no kids zone!
ロンドンにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (濃色無垢フローリング、石材の暖炉まわり、ベージュの壁、標準型暖炉、テレビなし) の写真

Conversion and renovation of a Grade II listed barn into a bright contemporary home
他の地域にある高級な広いカントリー風のおしゃれな独立型リビング (グレーの壁、薪ストーブ) の写真

Anna Stathaki
ロンドンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなリビング (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、石材の暖炉まわり、据え置き型テレビ、白い床、標準型暖炉) の写真

Living room wall paneling in rift white oak. Custom sideboard with hidden TV in rift white oak.
ニューヨークにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (標準型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、ベージュの壁) の写真